What sets disciplined people apart? – The capacity to get past distractions. Focus on the task at hand.
BILL PARCELLSThe quarterback is in charge of the chuck wagon. He’s handing it out here and there, but he can’t just throw it out there indiscriminately or the wolves will get him.
More Bill Parcells Quotes
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There’s a line, players usually don’t cross it and coaches usually don’t cross it. Every once in a while you get a little temper tantrum on both sides, I certainly have had ’em. I’m not proud of those.
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Blame no one. Expect nothing. Do something.
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I don’t like celebrity quarterbacks. We don’t need those. We need battlefield commanders.
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If the players don’t trust the coach, it is a problem, and vice versa.
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The thing I really look for in this business is there are guys who are into football and there are guys who are in the profession for other reasons.
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Success is never final, but failure can be.
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Potential means you haven’t done anything yet.
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I just try to do the best job I possibly can – put the blinders on, go to work and be the best you can possibly be. Once you have done everything that you possibly can – you’ve put forth your greatest effort – then I can live with whatever’s next.
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Accept false steps as opportunities to learn. It’s one thing to hate failure, it’s another to fear it.
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My entire life has been spent thinking about this game. That’s pretty narrow… I don’t view myself as a person who’s well-versed in very many subjects. I’m not proud of that.
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The only players I hurt with my words are the ones who have an inflated opinion of their ability.
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I love the game. I think it’s a great game because you find out a lot about yourself. You test your mettle every week.
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Well, I’ve had a long standing relationship with Gatorade and they’ve been very, very good to me. And I believe in their products, I really do. I’ve used them for many, many years.
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You are what your record says you are.
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I’m a little superstitious.
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